👙 Bra Size Calculator

Find your band size and cup size from your band and bust measurements.

Your Measurements

Your Result

Estimated Bra Size
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Band Size
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Cup Size
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Cup Difference
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Bust − BandCup Size
0"AA
1"A
2"B
3"C
4"D
5"DD / E
6"DDD / F
7"G
8"H

This uses a common traditional sizing method. Sizing systems vary by brand and country, so use this as a starting point and try before you buy when possible.

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How the Bra Size Calculator Works

Bra sizing combines a band measurement (taken snugly around your ribcage, just under the bust) with a bust measurement (taken around the fullest part of your bust). The difference between the two determines your cup size.

Formula

Band size: if the measured band is odd, add 5; if even, add 4 (rounded to the nearest whole inch)
Cup difference = Bust measurement − Band measurement
Cup size: 0"=AA, 1"=A, 2"=B, 3"=C, 4"=D, 5"=DD/E, 6"=DDD/F, and so on, one letter per inch

Tips for Measuring

  • Measure the band snugly, but not tight, directly under your bust.
  • Measure the bust around the fullest part while wearing a non-padded bra.
  • Sizing varies between brands — treat this as a helpful starting estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does band size add 4 or 5 inches?

This traditional method adjusts your snug ribcage measurement to account for how bra bands are constructed and sized, rounding to the nearest standard band number.

Why do bra sizes vary between brands?

There's no single global sizing standard, so cup and band proportions differ by brand and country. Always check a brand's specific size chart when possible.

What if my cup difference is more than 8 inches?

Larger differences continue the same one-letter-per-inch pattern (I, J, K, and so on), though not all brands carry every size.

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